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title: RectangularGradient.Parent Property (Excel)
keywords: vbaxl10.chm856075
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- vbaxl10.chm856075
ms.prod: excel
api_name:
- Excel.RectangularGradient.Parent
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ms.date: 06/08/2017
---


# RectangularGradient.Parent Property (Excel)

Returns the parent object for the specified object. Read-only


## Syntax

 _expression_ . **Parent**

 _expression_ A variable that represents a **RectangularGradient** object.


### Return Value

Object


## See also


#### Concepts


[RectangularGradient Object](rectangulargradient-object-excel.md)

